Carr Manor Community School, Leeds
Carr Manor Community School is an all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leeds, part of Leeds Learning Alliance. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 14th-highest of the 37 schools in Leeds with published results, and 834th of 3,298 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Carr Manor Community School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Carr Manor Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.7 in Leeds and 47 across England.
58% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 48% in Leeds and 47% in England.
That is up from 48.8 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.56: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40.3, against 56.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 16.6 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Social Studies.
Getting a place at Carr Manor Community School
For September 2026 entry, 197 families put Carr Manor Community School as their first choice and 842 named it as one of their preferences, for 136 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 73 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Carr Manor Community School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Carr Manor Community School are Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 55.5); Allerton High School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 60.2); Allerton Grange School (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.2); and Leeds City Academy (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.3).
Carr Manor Community School's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High SchoolAllerton High SchoolAllerton Grange SchoolLeeds City Academy
The trust
Carr Manor Community School is one of 3 schools run by Leeds Learning Alliance, an academy trust.
What parents say
243 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Carr Manor Community School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 199 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 87% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 35% to a further education college and 2% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
In 2026, 349 pupils (22.6%) received SEN support and 50 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Carr Manor Community School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 17 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burley Park Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Wood School, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Carr Manor Community School issued 17 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Carr Manor Community School are Manor Wood Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles); St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Manor Wood Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Carr Manor creates an educational movement that empowers pupils to excel academically while developing as well-rounded individuals. The school offers exceptional breadth - from Shakespeare in primary to specialist careers guidance - ensuring every pupil accumulates rich knowledge and skills. With pupils speaking 72 different languages and strong inclusive practices, the school celebrates diversity and builds pupils who care about their world and feel empowered to change it for the better.
Key Strengths
- Broad and deep curriculum that promotes joy of learning, with pupils keen and engaged across all subjects
- Exceptional personal development offer including drama, trips, residentials, pupil leadership and Carr Manor TV
- Strong focus on reading across all subjects and support for pupils who find reading difficult
- Remarkable pupil conduct, respect and enthusiasm for learning in a calm, structured environment
- Inclusive on-site provision for pupils with SEND that is integral to the school community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school demonstrating strong knowledge of its community and pupils to teach them about dangers they may face.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, theatre performances, sports fixtures, trips, residentials, pupil leaders, Carr Manor TV presenters, careers events, community fundraising, guest speakers
Carr Manor Community School is an exceptional all-through school where academic success reaches impressive heights yearly and staff, pupils and parents are proud to be part of the Carr Manor family. The school offers a rich curriculum with excellent personal development opportunities for all pupils aged 2 to 19.
At a Glance
26.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
243 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.56 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 47.6 to 51.1 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 50% to 58% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 51.1 | 57.5% |
| Disadvantaged(73) | - | 40.3 | 35.6% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(134) | - | 56.9 | 69.4% |
| Boys(101) | - | 49.7 | 57.4% |
| Girls(106) | - | 52.3 | 57.5% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(55) | - | 52.2 | 58.2% |
| Non mobile(201) | - | 51.4 | 58.2% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 199 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
17
Suspensions
1.10%
Suspension rate
11 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,542 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Carr Manor Community School
Before and after school care
Carr Manor Community School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Leeds
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Carr Manor Community School.
- Child Seasons LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Playscheme AtAt the school · Not yet graded
- Jakeeto Out of School Club750m away · Not yet graded
- Around Childcare750m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Carr Manor Community School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Leeds's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Carr Manor Community School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Carr Manor Community School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,496 pupils
1,470 places
26 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(11)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
349
SEN Support
50
EHC Plans
25.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Carr Manor Community School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 17 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,541
Total Pupils
777
Boys
764
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
94
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,775
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,045
Per pupil
£12885k
Total funding
£465k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1%
Overall absence
19.9%
Persistent absence
1,476
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Carr Manor Community School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Carr Manor Community School
What are GCSE results like at Carr Manor Community School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Carr Manor Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 58% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Carr Manor Community School's Ofsted rating?
Carr Manor Community School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Carr Manor Community School?
No fixed boundary. When Carr Manor Community School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Carr Manor Community School?
Carr Manor Community School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Carr Manor Community School?
Classes at Carr Manor Community School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Carr Manor Community School?
Carr Manor Community School has around 1541 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Carr Manor Community School have specialist SEN provision?
Carr Manor Community School has a resourced provision for autism: 14 places, 17 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Carr Manor Community School?
8.1% of sessions were missed at Carr Manor Community School in 2024/25. 19.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Carr Manor Community School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Carr Manor Community School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Carr Manor Community School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Carr Manor Community School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Child Seasons Ltd (registered, not yet graded) and Playscheme At (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Carr Manor Community School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Carr Manor Community School?
Carr Manor Community School is at Carr Manor Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)